Resources for Computer Science
This page serves as a reference for K-12 Computer Science Education in Ohio. For further support, contact the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce at 1-877-644-6338 or computerscience@education.ohio.gov.
Choose from the links below:
Standards and Model Curriculum
Ohio law directed the creation of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Model Curriculum for Computer Science in 2017. The original Standards and Model Curriculum was adopted in 2018. In 2021, Ohio law mandated a revision of the standards and Model Curriculum for Computer Science. The revised standards were adopted by the Ohio State Board of Education in July 2022 followed by the model curriculum in September 2022.
The Ohio Learning Standards for Computer Science define what students should know and be able to do, and the Model Curriculum provides clarity to the standards as well as information to help educators plan and implement their local curricula. The law does not mandate that districts include these standards in any school offering or provide a curriculum that addresses these standards (Ohio Revised Code 3301.079 (A)(4)).
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Curriculum and Professional Development
- Integrated Multitiered Systems of Support (Integrated MTSS) - Ohio's Integrated MTSS framework includes key components to facilitate the delivery of effective, data-informed academic and non-academic instruction and supports to all students. The framework serves students at risk of not meeting grade-level expectations as well as those ready for instruction beyond grade-level expectations.
- Ohio Materials Matter - Ohio believes every student deserves engaging, standards-aligned instruction supported by high-quality instructional materials. These resources equip educators with structured content, evidence-based strategies, and tools to meet diverse learning needs.
- CS Promise – Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, under the program, a student in any of grades seven through twelve who is a resident of this state may, at no cost to the student, enroll in and receive high school credit for one computer science course per academic year that is not offered by the student's public or nonpublic secondary school, provided the student is accepted into an eligible course offered by an approved provider and there are sufficient funds to support enrollment (Ohio Revised Code 3322.20).
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Instructional Resources
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- Ohio’s Computer Science Enrollment Dashboard - Ohio’s Computer Science Enrollment Dashboard - This report shows the enrollment in Computer Science courses by location, year, race/ethnicity, and other important demographics. The interactive dashboard allows you to look at both current and past enrollments.
- AI K-12 Toolkit - Guidance and Resources for Policymakers, Teachers, and Parents to Advance AI Readiness in Ohio Schools.
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State Partner Organizations
AI in Education Coalition
Ohio is at the forefront of embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in education. In May 2024, under the leadership of Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Ohio’s AI in Education Coalition convened to develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure that the state's K-12 education system is prepared for and can help lead the AI revolution. The coalition, composed of representatives from industry, school districts, and other stakeholders, was divided into three workgroups—Industry, Operations, and Instructional—each tasked with addressing specific aspects of AI's impact on education. The recommendations of these workgroups form the core of this strategy.
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Ohio's AI in Education coalition is a strategic initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into the educational framework of the state. Composed of three workgroups — Industry, Operations, and Instructional — the coalition includes representatives from various industry sectors, school districts, and other key stakeholders. The Coalition published an AI Strategy Report in 2024.
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AI Strategy - Composed of three workgroups (Industry, Operations, and Instructional), with representatives from industry, school districts, and other stakeholders, Ohio's AI in Education coalition was tasked with addressing specific aspects of AI's impact on education.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
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Teach CS Grant Program - The goal of the Teach CS grant program is “increasing the number of existing teachers who qualify to teach computer science” through supplemental licensure, university endorsement programs, and alternative resident educator licenses. For educators seeking to complete these pathways, the grant funds can be used to cover their coursework, materials, and exams.
INFOhio
INFOhio.org provides teacher resources for ages 3-5 and grades K-12. INFOhio transforms student learning by providing equitable access to quality resources and cost-effective instructional and technical support for each student, educator and parent in Ohio.
OHIO CYBER COLLABORATION COMMITTEE (OC3)
- Ohio Cyber Collaborative Committee - The Adjutant General’s Department has brought together public, private, military and educational organizations to develop a stronger cybersecurity infrastructure and workforce. To strengthen cybersecurity in Ohio, the Ohio National Guard has brought together more than 30 public, private, military and educational organizations to form the Ohio Cyber Collaboration Committee (OC3). The OC3 mission is to provide a collaborative environment to develop a stronger cybersecurity infrastructure and workforce.
- Ohio Cyber Range Institute - Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Ohio Adjutant General's Department office of the Ohio National Guard, and headquartered at the University of Cincinnati, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute supports collaborative cybersecurity programs across Ohio. The goal of the OCRI is to advance an integrated approach to cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development in cyber-related fields throughout the state.
- Ohio Cyber Club Toolkit - The toolkit includes cyb security activities, career resources and other links to help students understand how cyber security impacts everyone. Many of these materials are created by Ohio educators, industry partners and government agencies.
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Teacher Licensure Resources
- Ohio’s State Board of Education Office of Licensure - The Ohio’s State Board of Education Office of Licensure oversees the issuance of educator licenses in accordance with the state's Teacher Education and Licensure Standards as outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code and Revised Code. The office manages requirements for obtaining and maintaining various types of educator licenses, including those for teaching, administration, and pupil services. It provides information on licensure pathways, renewal requirements, and application processes.
- Ohio Assessments for Educators Computer Information Science (OAE 054) - This is the link to the support page for the current Ohio Assessment for Educators Computer Science test (OAE 054).
- Eligibility Verification Form - This is the form districts complete to allow individuals to teach a computer science course if, prior to teaching the course, the individual completes a professional development program, approved by the district superintendent or school principal, that provides content knowledge specific to the course the individual will teach.
- Teacher Licensure Course Status Search Tool - This tool allows licensure search by subject code. It also allows subject codes to be searched using teacher license codes.
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Career Resources
- Ohio's Industry Credential and WorkKeys Page - The process of earning industry-recognized credentials allows students to experience education through work, about work and for work. Students learn more deeply by practicing and applying their knowledge through work and employment experiences. They learn about workplace expectations in terms of professional or “soft” skills needed for employment, as well as learning about career pathways and what the labor market for particular occupations looks like. Students learn the job-specific skills they will need to perform day-to-day tasks.
- Career Connections - Career Connections provides decision-making materials, information and tools that easily fit career education into classroom instruction at all grade levels. Career Connections is a joint initiative among the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Ohio Department of Higher Education, OhioMeansJobs and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
- OhioMeansJobs K-12 - The place to plan your future. Get started by taking the guided tour and completing recommended activities; creating an online backpack to save and view information; taking a career interest survey to learn about yourself; exploring career information by a keyword or industry; building a budget to learn about the cost of living on your own.
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Computer Science Guidance Documents
- Ohio Graduation Requirements - This webpage provides up-to-date information concerning Ohio graduation requirements, including pathways for graduation.
- Advanced Computer Science Checklist - When students choose to take advanced computer science in lieu of Algebra 2/Math 3 or equivalent, the school must communicate that some institutions of higher education may require Algebra 2/Math 3 or equivalent for the purpose of college admission. This document is a template schools can use for this purpose.
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Carnegie Mellon University
- CMU Computer Science Academy - This is a free, online, interactive computer science curriculum for high schools that is engaging, creative, rigorous and fun. CS Academy also includes teacher training, an online interactive textbook, online technical support and more!
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CISCO Networking Academy (netacad.com)
- Cisco Networking Academy is a global IT and cybersecurity education program that partners with learning institutions around the world to empower all people with career opportunities. It is Cisco’s largest and longest-running Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility program.
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CODE.org
- Code.org® - Code.org® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding computer science in schools. The Code.org website has many coding projects and courses for children of all ages from K-12 and beyond.
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Girls Who Code
- Girls Who Code Clubs Program - Girls Who Code is an international non-profit that offers free and flexible computer science programs for 3rd-12th grade students to learn how to make a positive impact on the world through computer science.
- How to Start a Club Guide - Step-by-step guide to starting a Club!
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INFOhio
- INFOhio.org has a number of teacher resources for ages 3-5 and grades K-12. INFOhio transforms student learning by providing equitable access to quality resources and cost-effective instructional and technical support for each student, educator and parent in Ohio.
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NCWIT
Contact: engagecsedu@acm.org
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OHIO CYBER COLLABORATION COMMITTEE (OC3)
- Ohio Cyber Range Institute - Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Ohio Adjutant General's Department office of the Ohio National Guard, and headquartered at the University of Cincinnati, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute supports collaborative cybersecurity programs across Ohio. The goal of the OCRI is to advance an integrated approach to cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development in cyber-related fields throughout the state.
- Ohio Cyber Club Toolkit - The toolkit includes cyber security activities, career resources and other links to help students understand how cyber security impacts everyone. Many of these materials are created by Ohio educators, industry partners and government agencies.
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TECH CORPS AND THE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (TLC)
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